Harmful content online
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can describe different types of inappropriate or harmful online content, and explain who I can go to for advice or support.
Key learning points
- The internet contains inappropriate and upsetting content.
- Unacceptable content includes content which encourages violence and use of weapons.
- Online content can present a distorted view of the world, and normalise/glamorise behaviours which are unhealthy/wrong.
- There are people you can go to for advice and support about something you have seen online.
- If someone is worried about sextotion, there is suppport available, including from a trusted adult.
Keywords
Inappropriate - behaviour or content that is offensive, harmful or unsuitable for certain audiences
Distort - to change or twist something away from its normal or true form
Sextortion - a form of bribery online which involves the threat of sharing intimate images or videos, in order to gain money or force a person to do something
Common misconception
It’s legal to buy weapons, like knives, online.
It is illegal to buy weapons if you are under 18, and many types of weapons are banned completely. Buying them can lead to serious consequences.
Teacher tip
You should speak to your RSHE lead or DSL before delivering this lesson. You may also want to adapt the lesson to explain how pupils should report harmful or upsetting online content in your educational setting.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
Depiction or discussion of sexual violence
Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying
Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Depiction or discussion of sexual violence
Depiction or discussion of sexual content
Depiction or discussion of serious crime
Depiction or discussion of serious crime
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the word to the definition.
the chance to try something new that could lead to good things
something good, exciting or joyful
a global network that connects millions of digital devices
Q2.The internet can help us , develop and grow in many different ways.
Q3.Ali enjoys reading sports blogs, while Ruby prefers coding games. What does this show?
Q4.Which of these examples shows how the internet can offer positive opportunities?
Q5.Taylor and her dad join a reading group online. What is this an example of?
Q6.In this scenario, Megan has used the internet to do what? "I’m part of an online network run by Young Carers. This has helped me connect with others in a similar situation as me."
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the following words to the correct definitions:
content that is offensive, harmful or unsuitable for some audiences
to change or present something in a misleading way
bribery online which involves the threat of sharing intimate content
Q2.Which of the following might be considered inappropriate online content?
Q3.Which of the following statements are true?
Q4.The internet may contain fake content, such as:
Q5.Which of the following might be signs of a scam?
Q6.Which of the following statements are true?
To help you plan your 7 RSHE (PSHE) lesson on: Harmful content online, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your 7 RSHE (PSHE) lesson on: Harmful content online, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
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